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View article: Rate of Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Patients with Apparent Resistant Hypertension Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital
Rate of Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Patients with Apparent Resistant Hypertension Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the screening rate and the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in patients with apparent resistant hypertension (ARH) attending Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, and to assess sex…
View article: Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: current therapeutic strategies
Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: current therapeutic strategies Open
The definition of “Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease – MAFLD” has replaced the previous definition of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), because cardiometabolic criteria have been added for the prevention of cardiological ris…
View article: Overview of the use of antiarrhythmic drugs at a tertiary hospital in Oman
Overview of the use of antiarrhythmic drugs at a tertiary hospital in Oman Open
Background: Antiarrhythmic drugs are commonly used to treat arrhythmia. However, data on the usage pattern of antiarrhythmic drugs, associated side effects, and the role of clinical pharmacist interventions in the Middle East are scarce. O…
View article: Global distributions of age- and sex-related arterial stiffness: systematic review and meta-analysis of 167 studies with 509,743 participants
Global distributions of age- and sex-related arterial stiffness: systematic review and meta-analysis of 167 studies with 509,743 participants Open
This study was supported by the excellence initiative VASCage funded by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency, by the National Science Foundation of China, and the Science and Technology Planning Project of Hunan Province. Detailed fundin…
View article: The Role of Advanced Glycation End Products on Dyslipidemia
The Role of Advanced Glycation End Products on Dyslipidemia Open
Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and glucose homeostasis are common consequences of insulin resistance and usually co-segregate in patients with metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Insulin-resistant subjects are charac…
View article: The Achievement of Non-high-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Target in Patients with Very High Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Stratified by Triglyceride Levels Despite Statin-controlled Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
The Achievement of Non-high-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Target in Patients with Very High Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Stratified by Triglyceride Levels Despite Statin-controlled Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Open
Objectives: We sought to estimate the percentage achievements of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) target in patients with very high atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD) risk stratified by triglyceride (TG) le…
View article: Antihypertensive Drugs and Perinatal Outcomes in Hypertensive Women Attending a Specialized Tertiary Hospital
Antihypertensive Drugs and Perinatal Outcomes in Hypertensive Women Attending a Specialized Tertiary Hospital Open
Objectives: We sought to identify the most commonly used antihypertensive medications in pregnant women and to determine the impact of these medications on perinatal (maternal and fetal) outcomes. Methods: The medical records of 484 hypert…
View article: Estimation of Salt Intake and its Relation to Knowledge and Attitude Regarding the Dangers of High Salt Intake Among an Urban Omani Population
Estimation of Salt Intake and its Relation to Knowledge and Attitude Regarding the Dangers of High Salt Intake Among an Urban Omani Population Open
The salt intake in the sampled population in Oman was high and did not depend on knowledge. Strategies should be designed to reduce salt intake among the urban population, including health education to increase knowledge about the complica…
View article: COVID-19 and the Clinical Phase of the Medical Doctorate Curriculum in Oman
COVID-19 and the Clinical Phase of the Medical Doctorate Curriculum in Oman Open
COVID-19 has gripped the world with lightning speed. Since the onset of the pandemic, activity throughout the world came to a grinding halt. However, business had to continue and people have to learn to live with the virus while the pandem…
View article: SIGNIFICANT ETHNIC DIFFERENCES IN PREVALENCE, CARDIAC MANIFESTATIONS AND MORTALITY IN PATIENTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE COVID-19 BETWEEN MIDDLE EASTERN ARABS AND SOUTH ASIAN ETHNICITY
SIGNIFICANT ETHNIC DIFFERENCES IN PREVALENCE, CARDIAC MANIFESTATIONS AND MORTALITY IN PATIENTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE COVID-19 BETWEEN MIDDLE EASTERN ARABS AND SOUTH ASIAN ETHNICITY Open
View article: CLINICAL PRESENTATION, DEMOGRAPHICS AND IN-HOSPITAL OUTCOME IN PATIENTS ADMITTED WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE COVID-19: MIDDLE EASTERN MULTICENTER DATA
CLINICAL PRESENTATION, DEMOGRAPHICS AND IN-HOSPITAL OUTCOME IN PATIENTS ADMITTED WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE COVID-19: MIDDLE EASTERN MULTICENTER DATA Open
View article: Cardiovascular Manifestations and Outcomes in Patients Admitted with Severe COVID-19
Cardiovascular Manifestations and Outcomes in Patients Admitted with Severe COVID-19 Open
Objectives: Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory distress syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) -that can affect the cardiovascular system. The aim of our study was to assess the cardiovascular manifestatio…
View article: Clinical and Genetic Characteristics of Familial Hypercholesterolemia at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital in Oman
Clinical and Genetic Characteristics of Familial Hypercholesterolemia at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital in Oman Open
FH patients are underdiagnosed, undertreated, and less likely to attain their LDL-C goals in Oman.
View article: Awareness of the Dangers of High Salt Intake among the Urban Omani Population
Awareness of the Dangers of High Salt Intake among the Urban Omani Population Open
Although most people in urban areas of Oman appear to be aware of the dangers of high salt intake, only a few are actively trying to reduce it. More educational activities are required to improve awareness.
View article: Evaluation of Hospital Referral Notes for Pulmonary Function Tests at Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Oman
Evaluation of Hospital Referral Notes for Pulmonary Function Tests at Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Oman Open
There is a need to improve the quality of RNs at SQUH. Referring doctors must be made aware of the importance of completeness of RNs to improve test reporting, patient management and satisfaction, and reduce financial burden on hospital ex…
View article: Systemic Oxidative Stress Is Increased in Postmenopausal Women and Independently Associates with Homocysteine Levels
Systemic Oxidative Stress Is Increased in Postmenopausal Women and Independently Associates with Homocysteine Levels Open
Oxidative stress plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Postmenopausal women have an increased risk of developing CVD due to decreased estrogen availability, which is accompanied by increased oxidative s…
View article: Hypertension in Oman: Where Do We Stand?
Hypertension in Oman: Where Do We Stand? Open
ypertension (HTN), also known as high blood pressure (BP), is a global public health concern. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality contributing to coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, and kidney failure as well as pre…
View article: The Effect of Exforge-HCT on Blood Pressure Control in Omani Hypertensive Patients Attending Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
The Effect of Exforge-HCT on Blood Pressure Control in Omani Hypertensive Patients Attending Sultan Qaboos University Hospital Open
Background: Hypertension is worldwide health burden. The major concern about hypertension is that it is usually asymptomatic until it causes end organ damages. The management of hypertension usually starts with monotherapy which fails in a…
View article: Cardio-autonomic functions and sleep indices before and after coronary artery bypass surgery
Cardio-autonomic functions and sleep indices before and after coronary artery bypass surgery Open
Our study revealed that recovery of autonomic functions following CABG occurs as early as 30 days of postsurgery. CABG does not seem to have short-term effects on sleep study indices. However, long-term effects need further evaluation.
View article: Habitual Sleep Deprivation and Type 2 Diabetes: What Actually Comes First?
Habitual Sleep Deprivation and Type 2 Diabetes: What Actually Comes First? Open
View article: Habitual Sleep Deprivation is Associated with Type 2 Diabetes: A Case-Control Study
Habitual Sleep Deprivation is Associated with Type 2 Diabetes: A Case-Control Study Open
A nocturnal sleep duration < 6 hours is associated with T2DM.
View article: 2nd International Conference on Advances in Obstetrics and Gynaecology : Part I - Poster presentationsSultan Qaboos University, 22–24 January 2016
2nd International Conference on Advances in Obstetrics and Gynaecology : Part I - Poster presentationsSultan Qaboos University, 22–24 January 2016 Open
View article: Impact of metabolic syndrome on lipid target achievements in the Arabian Gulf: findings from the CEPHEUS study
Impact of metabolic syndrome on lipid target achievements in the Arabian Gulf: findings from the CEPHEUS study Open
MetS was associated with low lipid therapeutic targets. Women and those with very high ASCVD risk were also less likely to attain their lipid targets in the Arabian Gulf.
View article: Control of Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease among Multinational Patient Population in the Arabian Gulf
Control of Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease among Multinational Patient Population in the Arabian Gulf Open
We evaluated the control of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors among patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in the Centralized Pan-Middle East Survey on the undertreatment of hypercholesterolaemia (CEPHEUS) in …
View article: Non–high-density lipoprotein cholesterol target achievement in patients on lipid-lowering drugs and stratified by triglyceride levels in the Arabian Gulf
Non–high-density lipoprotein cholesterol target achievement in patients on lipid-lowering drugs and stratified by triglyceride levels in the Arabian Gulf Open
A large proportion of very high and high ASCVD patients on LLDs in the Arabian Gulf are not at recommended non-HDL-C targets and hence remain at a substantial residual risk.
View article: White Coat Hypertension and Masked Hypertension Among Omani Patients Attending a Tertiary Hospital for Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
White Coat Hypertension and Masked Hypertension Among Omani Patients Attending a Tertiary Hospital for Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Open
Our study showed that WCH and effect, and masked hypertension are common in hypertensive patients. Identifying these patients will have an impact on their management. However, the results of the study should be interpreted within the conte…